The Need to Belong

The Need to Belong

Belonging is how you’ll befriend,

Your friends of yours who’ll lend.

Acceptance of others you will show,

As a member, a part of how you grow.

Belonging is a human need,

Those you are with, who help you succeed.

In your behaviour will be aware,

To act within norms that you truly care.

Understand how one acts,

And how others will react.

Belonging is when you begin to start,

Somewhere you are, who you’re a part.

Predicting how others will respond,

Will determine where you belong.

Conflict exists that you create,

Behaviour to resolve will motivate.

Self-regulation is a core,

Of where you belong, what you’re looking for. 

Written by: Melissa Larter